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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 219.64 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 219.64 and 131.85 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 219.64 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/219.64 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 219.64 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 28,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,959.53/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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